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These are the two scenarios for the global economy envisaged by MAPFRE Economics

The past few years have been shaped by uncertainty. That’s why MAPFRE Economics, MAPFRE’s research arm, always considers two different scenarios in its report “2024 Economic and Industry Outlook: Second Quarter Perspectives.”

How to reap the benefits of compound interest

Anyone interested in investing should be well-versed in a term that can become their greatest ally: compound interest. This powerful financial tool can help your assets grow over time.

What is risk diversification, and why is it so important for your investment portfolio?

The old saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” definitely applies to the world of investment, specifically in relation to what is known as risk diversification. This is an essential concept to understand if you want to create a balanced portfolio that will help you avoid the unpleasant surprises that market volatility can produce.

These are the 10 books recommended by our experts for the summer

Summer vacation is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to pick up all the books we’ve set aside during the year. Can’t think of any? Not to worry: our experts at MAPFRE AM and MAPFRE Gestión Patrimonial give you their recommendations.

“The process of hyper-regulation in asset management has sped up"

In this month's MAPFRE AM Interview of the Month, we talk to José Fernando Martínez, the management company's Chief Compliance Officer. He discusses the rise in regulation in the asset management industry over the past 26 years, the same number of years he’s been working at MAPFRE AM

Favorable market for the second half of the year, but beware of risks

The first half of the year ended with a fairly solid performance for the world economy, and the outlook for the second half remains good.

Is Medtronic a contender for the U.S. stock market's club of elites?

Medtronic, a powerhouse in the medical device industry for over 70 years, is one of the leading players in the large and growing in its field, with a market capitalization of almost $100 billion, making it a giant in its own right.

Spanish equities: the bet of the funds that have earned close to 20% over 12 months

Spanish equity funds are among the standout performers of 2024. Overall, the category is up more than 14% year-to-date and 27% over the past 12 months, and it has the potential to continue to make gains in line with the expected performance of the Spanish market.

Opportunities on the stock market for the second half of 2024

The outlook for the stock markets is optimistic for the second half of the year, including the financial sector, which will continue to benefit from higher rates. However, opportunities for gains are now to be found in insurance companies and companies linked to the capital markets.